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Wildfire Spreads: Mount Bromo National Park Closes All Tourist Access

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) has completely closed all tourist access to Mount Bromo due to a widening wildfire.
  • The closure affects five official entry points across four districts to facilitate firefighting efforts and ensure visitor safety.
  • Tourists with existing bookings can reschedule their visits or request a refund through the official TNBTS online booking platform.

The Balai Besar Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru (TNBTS) has officially closed all tourist access to Mount Bromo, effective Saturday evening. This decisive measure aims to enhance the effectiveness of firefighting operations as the wildfire continues to spread across the Bromo Caldera area.

Rudijanta Tjahja Nugraha, Head of the TNBTS, stated that the decision was based on the latest developments on the ground, emphasizing that the fire has become increasingly uncontrollable. "In order to effectively combat the wildfire, visits to Bromo from all entry points are closed to tourist visits," Rudi announced in an official statement.

In order to effectively combat the wildfire, visits to Bromo from all entry points are closed to tourist visits.

— Rudijanta Tjahja NugrahaThe Head of TNBTS announces the complete closure of Mount Bromo to tourists.

The complete closure impacts five official entry points located in four different regencies: Cemorolawang in Probolinggo Regency, Wonokitri in Pasuruan Regency, Jemplang and Coban Trisula in Malang Regency, and Senduro in Lumajang Regency. The TNBTS stressed that this policy prioritizes not only the efficiency of firefighting but also the safety and security of all visitors.

(Closure) until an undetermined time.

— Rudijanta Tjahja NugrahaNugraha addresses the uncertainty regarding the duration of the Mount Bromo closure.

The duration of this access restriction remains uncertain, with Nugraha stating it is "until an undetermined time." For tourists who have already purchased tickets via online booking, the TNBTS is offering options to reschedule their visit or receive a refund. These arrangements can be processed by completing a form available on the official TNBTS online booking website. Nugraha also urged all tourism service providers to temporarily halt activities within the TNBTS area for the collective safety and security.

Videos shared on the official TNBTS Instagram account show intense flames engulfing the cliffside near the Tengger Caldera Ring Road (JLKT). One report from the scene indicated that the fire had also spread towards Mount Kursi, which is situated within the national park's boundaries.

This is for the safety, security, and collective safety.

— Rudijanta Tjahja NugrahaNugraha explains the rationale behind the temporary halt of activities in the TNBTS area.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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